Support Worker - Oak Road

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is recruiting a Support Worker for Oak Road Residential Care Home in Stockton-on-Tees. This permanent, part-time role (22.5 hours per week) supports six adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible and engage in meaningful activities.

You’ll work with a friendly, small team in a CQC-rated GOOD environment, with pro rata salary of £15,820–£16,325 and a pension, generous leave, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support settings preferred.
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Adult Social Care qualification.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Support six adults to live independently and engage in activities.
• Develop confidence and life skills with service users.
• Assist with hobbies, social events and community involvement.
• Maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Manage daily routines and personal care.
• Attend appointments and support health and wellbeing.

Skills

Kind

Patient

Compassionate

Reliable

Positive and enthusiastic

Great communicators

Independent and team player

Passionate about learning disabilities

Education

Level 2 qualification in Adult Social Care (or equivalent)

Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication

Job description

Support Worker

Oak Road Residential Care Home, Stockton-on-Tees

Permanent, 22.5 hours per week

Pro rata actual salary: £15,820 - £16,325

Make a lasting difference in someone's life every day.

At Oak Road, you’ll support six adults with learning disabilities to live independently, achieve their goals and enjoy the things that matter most to them. As part of our friendly and supportive team, you’ll help create a home where people can thrive, build confidence and live fulfilling lives.

Why our team enjoys working at Oak Road

• Small, homely service supporting just six adults
• Consistent rota patterns
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• CQC rated GOOD in all areas
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same

What we offer

• Excellent Pension Scheme - one of the most generous pension schemes available, with the Council contributing significantly more than the minimum required under standard workplace pension arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement -plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits -including discounts, wellbeing support, physiotherapy services and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Training and development opportunities - to help you grow your skills and progress your career.

What will you be doing?

No two days are the same. You’ll support people to:

• Live as independently as possible
• Develop confidence and life skills
• Take part in hobbies, social activities and community events
• Maintain relationships with family and friends
• Manage daily routines and personal care
• Attend appointments and manage their health and wellbeing
• Make choices about how they want to live their lives

You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, positive and stimulating environment where people can thrive.

What are we looking for?

• Kind, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Great communicators
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities

We welcome applications from people with transferable skills gained in care, health or community-based roles who are passionate about supporting othersand promoting independence.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working in a care or support setting and/or holds a Level 2 qualification in Adult Social Care (or equivalent). If you do not already hold this qualification, you will be willing to work towards it, with support provided.
• Holds a Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication qualification, or is willing to work towards this and undertake the training required for the role.
• Has experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
• Values dignity, respect, choice and inclusion, and is passionate about making a positive difference every day.
• Can build positive relationships with the people they support, their families, colleagues and partner agencies.

A role that matters

This isn't just another support worker job.

Every day you'll help people build confidence, develop independence, access their community, and live the life they choose. The relationships you'll build and the support you provide will have a lasting impact on the people who call Oak Road home.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day while being part of a welcoming and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Want to find out more?

We'd love to tell you about life at Oak Road and answer any questions you may have.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:

Diane Hammond, Manager

01642 528611

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK.

Important Applicant Guidance

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools:

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Application Updates and Communication:

All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘[e-mail]’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions):

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.

Right to Work:

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles:

The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations:

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.